Category: MUSEUMS

We’ve all built with them and stepped on them. But who among us would imagine that an exhibition made entirely of LEGO® bricks would be named by CNN as one of the Top Ten “Global Must-See Exhibitions”? Happening now at the Canada Science and Technology Museum, THE ART OF THE BRICK features critically acclaimed artist Nathan […]

Throughout this exhibition, visitors will discover the art and technology behind Dreamworks Animation, the world’s largest animation studio From the makers of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon, comes an extraordinary exhibition celebrating over 20 years of DreamWorks Animation! This Exhibition is divided into 3 parts: Character, Story and World and features over 350 items including […]

The following museums will be closed for annual maintenance Canadian Museum of Nature : closed from January 8th to 12th, to reopen on Saturday January 13th. Canadian Museum of History: closed from January 8th to 12th, to reopen on Saturday January 13th. Canadian Children’s Museum: closed from January 8th to 12th, to reopen on Saturday January 13th. […]

With the Canada Science and Technology Museum set to re-open on November 17th, the Children’s Innovation Zone ZOOOM was unveiled yesterday and kids had a blast! ZOOOM is an interactive play area for kids that features 9 interactive experiences for children age 0 to 8 years old. It includes a car building station with a […]

Hot Wheels – Race to Win is a great new exhibition presented at the Children’s Museum in Ottawa from September 9th 2017 to January 7th, 2018. This awesome exhibition is geared towards children 6 to 12 years old but is also great fun for children under 6 and adults who want to learn about cars’ […]

The Canada Goose Arctic Gallery at the Canadian Museum of Nature is an awesome new permanent gallery that will allow visitors to learn about the Arctic geography, ecosystems and sustainability, as well as the impacts of climate change. Discover real ice in this multimedia installation that uses video, sound and touch to introduce visitors to the […]

The Canadian History Hall at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau is now open and definitely worth a visit!! The Canadian History Hall lets you explore over 15,000 years of Canadian history and its people from the earliest know human habitation to today. The Hall is divided into 3 galleries that each focus on […]

With over 150 animals on display including giant pythons, huge alligators, cobras, rattlesnakes, tarantulas, marmosets, and birds of prey, Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo is a unique zoo that is definitely worth a visit! It also has Canada’s largest collection of unwanted and rescued reptiles. Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo has one of the largest and most diverse animal education […]

The Canadian Children’s Museum is a great hands-on museum that allows children to learn how people live in different countries through active play! The museum is located inside of the Canadian Museum of History in Hull Quebec. Once you enter the Canadian Children’s Museum, you will be given a passport that will allow you to collect […]

The Canadian Museum of Space and Aviation is a great way for children to learn about aviation while having tons of fun! The Canadian Aviation and Space Museum displays a collection of approximately 130 military and civilian aircrafts from around the world and covers the entire history of aviation from the beginning of time to today. […]

Don’t miss the 2017 RCMP Musical Ride Open House and Food Drive on Saturday February 25th from 10am to 3pm! Come visit the RCMP Musical Ride Centre on Sandridge Road in Ottawa where you can see & even meet the riders and horses of the world famous RCMP Musical Ride!! Guided tours are available all year-round. Come visit the stables, the […]

Thomas & Friends – Explore the Rails special exhibition is on at the Canadian Children’s Museum until May 1, 2016 with tons of fun activities that kids will love! Come see Thomas the Train and drive the tank engine! Meet Percy, help fix his wobbly wheels and learn more […]

Museums are always a great place to visit with children, however, it can become quite expensive to visit a museum . Here is a list of when to visit museums in Ottawa for FREE! Canada Agriculture and Food Museum: daily from 4 to 5 p.m. Canada Aviation and Space Museum: daily from 4 to 5 […]